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Unclogging drain from Unico air handler

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TPat
TPat Member Posts: 6
in A-C, Heat Pumps & Refrigeration

As a homeowner, should I be expected to unclog drain from Unico air handler for my high velocity air conditioning? This is the third summer in a row that water in the drip pan has caused the air conditioning to shut down. I am waiting for service tech to arrive. I have the Unico system maintained every spring and insist that the service tech make sure drain is clear.

Should I just schedule a service call every August (in addition to the spring maintenance) without waiting for the pan to fill with water and shut down the unit?

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  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 7,403

    the drain on my personal unit needs to be vacuumed annually.
    routine maintenance

  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 20,782

    Someone has to clean it so you can schedule a service call and make sure they do it or do it yourself.

    It does seem to be plugging up more often than usual. What is it plugging with and are the air filters being maintained?

  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 12,633

    perhaps you have a poorly designed condensate drain. Is there a trap in the line close to the air handler? Is there a proper vent after the trap? Can you post a photo?

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 7,403

    I have a 5” media filter

    All ducts are sealed

    There’s a slime buildup. I see it all the time. Common.

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